Sydney Travel Guide

The Sydney travel guide has comprehensive Sydney information with everything that a visitor or local will need. Find it all using the navigation above, the site map or or use the Sydney travel search above.

Sydney, recognised as one of the most liveable cities on earth, provides a very warm welcome to visitors. Stunning harbour, perfect climate, superb restaurants, energetic nightlife this safe efficient city is a must do destination with lots of Sydney attractions to enjoy.

Public transport is good in central Sydney with buses, trains and the Sydney ferries. If you intend to visit the Blue Mountains or Hunter Valley and other areas around Sydney then renting a car is the best way to go and driving is easy.

Sydney events

Any time of the year is a great time to visit Sydney. There are a number of regular events held here throughout the year including the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras and the Sydney Film Festival and Sydney is also the birth place of one of Australia biggest rock festivals, the Big Day Out.

A good way to find out what is on is to buy a copy of the Sydney Herald or the Sydney Telegraph which have full listings for the Sydney Opera House, Sydney theatres and cinemas. Some of the big Sydney events are the Sydney to Hobart Yacht race; City to Surf run; the Sydney fireworks at New Year; NRL Grand Final; Royal Easter Show; Big Day Out; Sydney Australia Day Celebrations; Archibald Prize; Rugby League State Of Origin; Golden Slipper Stakes;and the Sydney Festival.